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Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Shares First Photo of Newborn Son Magnus

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:39 +0000

Sunday was the first Mother's Day for Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles. She celebrated the holiday with another big first -- she debuted her son Magnus Hamilton Miller, born Dec. 6, 2012.

See the Cast of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:50 +0000

Of all the movies on late writer/director John Hughes’ impressive resume, it seems that his 1986 comedy hit ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ has the most staying power. Ferris, played Matthew Broderick, actually made his return in a 2012 Super Bowl Commercial, and over the past few years there has been quite a bit of debate over [...]

Free Gasoline on April Fuel's Day

Danny Merrell — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:25:18 +0000

We’re all used to jokes on April 1st….like putting toothpaste in the middle of an Oreo cookie. I thought that one was rather clever even if was my wife who pulled it on me. However, April Fuels Day is no joke. Today, being a KICKS 105 VIP will be paying for a lot of folks [...]

Did The History Channel Make The Devil Look Like Obama?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:00:01 +0000

The History Channel’s representation of The Devil is causing controversy. Many viewers of ‘The Bible’ have taken to social networks to point out similarities between the 10-part miniseries’ Prince of Darkness and Pres. Obama. Conservative commentator Glenn Beck was (naturally) among the first to comment on the resemblance. Anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible [...]

Dad Turns Kids' Sandwich Bags Into Artistic Masterpieces

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:53:32 +0000

A Massachusetts father gives his children a reason, beyond the possibility of string cheese, to look forward to lunch. David Laferriere of Attleboro has been drawing on his kids' sandwich bags for the past five years, posting pics of each doodle to his flickr account.

Joe Nichols Meet and Greet Photos

Andree Valentine — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:33:50 +0000

Hard to believe the 2013 CBR Lufkin Bull Bash has already come and gone. What a great event, full of memorable moments and the perfect way to kick off 2013!

What was your favorite moment? Check out the photos you took throughout the night in our Instagram collage.

Below you'll find the Meet and Greet pictures with Joe Nichols, taken by photographer Todd Maxey.

CBR Lufkin Bull Bash Instagram Photos 2013

Andree Valentine — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:19:11 +0000

KICKS 105 is on Instagram! Follow us at tsm_lufkin.

We'll be uploading photos throughout the night from the CBR Bull Bash event as well as Joe Nichols' performance with the hashtag #lufkinbullbash2013.

America's Favorite Families The Kardashians and the 'Honey Boo Boo Clan' Offer Up Ridiculous Christmas Cards

Emerald Catron — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:05:04 +0000

We're hard pressed to think of a better way to showcase the two main genres of reality television than this side-by-side comparison of the Thompson (of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' fame) and the Kardashian families' Christmas cards.

Taste of Country Christmas Tour Was a Success at Banita Creek Hall

Danny Merrell — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:50:19 +0000
The third annual Taste of Country Christmas Tour was a huge success again this year. It was a packed house at Banita Creek Hall Friday night when the bands took stage. This year’s concert event featured two acts that hail from Texas, so you know it had to be a party. A special thanks to [...]

Casey James and JB and The Moonshine Band Meet and Greet Photos

Andree Valentine — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:20:09 +0000
Here are the photos from the Meet and Greet session on Friday night at the Taste of Country Christmas Tour. What an incredible show – Casey James and JB and the Moonshine Band rocked on and off the stage! Feel free to save the image onto your computer (right click the photo and select “save [...]

Lufkin Panthers Head to Third Round of State Playoffs, Support Them This Weekend in Waco

MarieMC — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:22:25 +0000

The Lufkin Panthers defeated the Pflugerville Panthers last Saturday and advanced to the third round of the State Playoffs. They will play Plano West on Saturday, December 1st at 2:00 PM at Waco ISD. If you want to see the boys in action, tickets are $25.

Lufkin Panthers Headed to State 5 A Playoffs

MarieMC — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:44:33 +0000

It's High School Football Playoff time again and the Lufkin Panthers have secured their spot in the the District 14-5 A competition. They're in a 3-way tie for first place in their division with The Woodlands and A & M Consolidated. They will play Spring Dekaney on Friday, November 16 at Sam Houston State.

10 Easy Ways to Make Candy Corn Awesome

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:25:14 +0000

There’s one single treat in the history of all candy deliciousness that makes us feel so torn. Candy corn -- we hate to love it and love to hate it. How is it possible it can taste so bad, yet be so irresistible? It’s a Halloween trick AND treat. (See what we did there?)

Hurricane Sandy Photos – The Amazing Moments You Have to See

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:54:49 +0000

As predicted, Hurricane Sandy created one crazy night. Millions without power, explosions, flooding and at least 18 people dead. Don't let your braggedy friends on Facebook convince you this wasn't a big deal. It was crazy. Here are some pics to sum up what happened. Feel free to share your photos in the comments.

7 Photos That Are NOT Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:13:58 +0000

Don't always believe everything Facebook tells you. If it was all true, do you have any idea how many dollars would've been donated to charity for liking that picture of a kitten? It can't be all true, and it's not. Here are some pictures of "Hurricane Sandy" circulating around that most certainly are NOT pictures of Hurricane Sandy. You're welcome.

Do You Want to See a Snowstorm in Lufkin and Nacogdoches This Winter? [PICTURES]

Andree Valentine — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:16:12 +0000
Every winter, the television stations and Internet news sites provide us with tons of content about snowstorms, but we never really experience it in Lufkin, Nacogdoches, or other areas of east Texas. Coming from Canada, I’ve had my fair share of snowstorms. They’re fun when you’re a child – there’s no school, you can build [...]

Jason Aldean Is Billboard Magazine's Newest Cover Boy

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:30:32 +0000

Without a shadow of a doubt, the month of October will be considered the month of Jason Aldean. The singer's highly anticipated fifth studio album, 'Night Train,' is set to hit stores on the 16th, and the album's lead single, 'Take a Little Ride,' is approaching the top slot on the country singles chart ... just in time for October!

Toby Keith Party Bus + Concert Photos

Andree Valentine — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:21:04 +0000

Did you go to the show?

Here are a few photos from the concert. What an awesome time!

Keep listening to KICKS 105 to see what our next party bus will be!

Carrie Underwood, Chris Young Named Sexiest Country Stars of 2012

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:30:01 +0000

It's official! Carrie Underwood and Chris Young are sexy. In fact, they're the sexiest. The pair beat out eighteen other country singers -- 9 females and 9 males -- in a recent Taste of Country poll, with Underwood running away with the title with over 41 percent of votes. It was a little closer on the male side, as Young (26 percent) was followed closely by Trace Adkins and Luke Bryan.

Naked Toddlers Potty Trained in Busy Restaurant

Sean Ericson — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:15:33 +0000
As a parent, I have raised and potty trained 3 children, 1 boy and 2 girls. I understand ALL aspects of this challenge. However, I never considered doing this! A Utah mother decided to go full time when it came to potty training her twin daughters, even bringing the training potties to the dinner table! [...]